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Stable Diffusion XL - Image Text Editor

Transform and enhance your images using natural language descriptions with Stability AI's powerful Stable Diffusion XL model. This advanced text-based image editor allows you to modify existing images by describing the changes you want to see, from subtle style adjustments to dramatic transformations.

Endpoint​

Request Headers​

FieldValue
API-KEY<api-key>
Content-Typeapplication/json

Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
typestringYesFeature type identifier. Must be IMAGE_EDITOR
modelstringYesAI model identifier. Must be stable-diffusion-xl-1024-v1-0
promptObjectobjectYesConfiguration object containing all image editing parameters

Prompt Object Parameters​

ParameterTypeRequiredDescriptionDefault
imageUrlstringYesPath to the source image to be edited-
promptstringYesText description of the desired image transformation-
samplesnumberYesNumber of outputs1
cfg_scalenumberNoConfiguration scale for prompt adherence (0-35)7
stepsnumberNoNumber of inference steps (10-50)30
seednumberNoRandom seed for reproducibility (0-4294967295)0
clip_guidance_presetstringNoCLIP guidance preset for style consistencyNONE
image_strengthnumberNoStrength of original image influence (0-1)0.35
step_schedule_startnumberNoStarting point in diffusion process (0.0-1.0)0.65
step_schedule_endnumberNoEnding point in diffusion process (0.0-1.0)auto
samplerstringNoSampling algorithm to useauto
style_presetstringNoPredefined style to applyauto

CLIP Guidance Presets​

PresetDescription
NONENo additional guidance (fastest processing)
FAST_BLUEFast processing with blue color emphasis
FAST_GREENFast processing with green color emphasis
SIMPLEBasic guidance for improved coherence
SLOWDetailed guidance for maximum quality
SLOWERMost detailed guidance (longest processing)
SLOWESTMaximum quality guidance

Sampler Options​

SamplerDescription
DDIMDenoising Diffusion Implicit Models
DDPMDenoising Diffusion Probabilistic Models
K_DPMPP_2MDPM++ 2M Karras scheduler
K_DPMPP_2S_ANCESTRALDPM++ 2S Ancestral scheduler
K_DPM_2DPM 2 scheduler
K_DPM_2_ANCESTRALDPM 2 Ancestral scheduler
K_EULEREuler scheduler
K_EULER_ANCESTRALEuler Ancestral scheduler
K_HEUNHeun scheduler
K_LMSLinear multistep scheduler

Style Presets​

StyleDescription
3d-modelThree-dimensional modeling style
analog-filmVintage analog film aesthetic
animeJapanese anime and manga style
cinematicMovie and film-like quality
comic-bookComic book illustration style
digital-artModern digital artwork style
enhanceGeneral enhancement and improvement
fantasy-artFantasy and magical themes
line-artClean line art and illustrations
low-polyLow polygon 3D style
modeling-compoundClay modeling appearance
neon-punkCyberpunk with neon aesthetics
origamiPaper folding art style
photographicRealistic photographic style
pixel-artRetro pixel art style
tile-textureSeamless texture patterns

Code Examples​

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
-H "API-KEY: <api-key>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"type": "IMAGE_EDITOR",
"model": "stable-diffusion-xl-1024-v1-0",
"promptObject": {
"imageUrl": "development/images/2025_02_16_15_42_40_711_human.jpg",
"prompt": "transform into a watercolor painting style with soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors",
"samples": 1,
"cfg_scale": 8,
"steps": 50,
"seed": 42,
"clip_guidance_preset": "SIMPLE",
"image_strength": 0.4,
"step_schedule_start": 0.65,
"step_schedule_end": 0.01,
"sampler": "K_DPMPP_2M",
"style_preset": "digital-art"
}
}'

Interactive Playground​

API Playground

https://api.1min.ai/api/features
Path to the source image to be edited
Describe the transformation you want to apply
Configuration scale for prompt adherence (0-35)
Number of inference steps (10-50)
Random seed for reproducibility (0-4294967295)
CLIP guidance preset for style consistency
Original image influence (0-1, lower = more change)
Starting point in diffusion process (0.0-1.0)
Ending point in diffusion process (0.0-1.0)
Sampling algorithm to use
Predefined style to apply

Generated cURL Command:

curl -X POST "https://api.1min.ai/api/features" \
-H "API-KEY: <your-api-key>" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"type": "IMAGE_EDITOR",
"model": "stable-diffusion-xl-1024-v1-0",
"promptObject": {
"imageUrl": "development/images/2025_02_16_15_42_40_711_human.jpg",
"prompt": "transform into a watercolor painting style with soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors",
"cfg_scale": 8,
"steps": 50,
"seed": 42,
"clip_guidance_preset": "SIMPLE",
"image_strength": 0.4,
"step_schedule_start": 0.65,
"step_schedule_end": 0.01,
"sampler": "K_DPMPP_2M",
"samples": 1,
"style_preset": "digital-art"
}
}'

Response Format​

{
"aiRecord": {
"uuid": "e8e3d645-d5a4-4c18-975b-95395d3b49e1",
"userId": "c937fbcc-fa8f-4565-a440-c4d87f56fcb2",
"teamId": "a4e176b2-dabb-451e-9c58-62b451fa9630",
"model": "stable-diffusion-xl-1024-v1-0",
"type": "IMAGE_EDITOR",
"status": "SUCCESS",
"createdAt": "2025-10-24T08:00:44.752Z",
"aiRecordDetail": {
"promptObject": {
"imageUrl": "development/images/2025_02_16_15_42_40_711_human.jpg",
"prompt": "transform into a watercolor painting style with soft brushstrokes and vibrant colors",
"cfg_scale": 8,
"steps": 50,
"seed": 42,
"clip_guidance_preset": "SIMPLE",
"image_strength": 0.4,
"step_schedule_start": 0.65,
"step_schedule_end": 0.01,
"sampler": "K_DPMPP_2M",
"samples": 1,
"style_preset": "digital-art"
},
"resultObject": [
"development/images/2025_10_24_15_00_52_401_480067.jpg"
]
},
"temporaryUrl": "https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/asset.1min.ai/development/images/2025_10_24_15_00_52_401_480067.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256..."
}
}

Use Cases​

  • Style Transfer: Transform photos into artistic styles (watercolor, oil painting, sketch)
  • Mood Enhancement: Adjust lighting, atmosphere, and emotional tone
  • Creative Photography: Season changes, genre switching, artistic effects
  • Commercial Content: Product visualization, brand adaptation, marketing materials
  • Digital Art: Concept development, character design, environment creation

Tips for Best Results​

  1. Image Strength Settings:

    • Use 0.2-0.4 for dramatic style changes
    • Use 0.5-0.7 for moderate adjustments
    • Use 0.8-1.0 for subtle enhancements
  2. Quality Optimization:

    • Use 30-50 steps for high quality
    • Higher CFG scale for more prompt adherence
    • SLOW/SLOWER presets for professional work
  3. Prompt Guidelines:

    • Be specific about style and technique
    • Include lighting and mood descriptions
    • Use artistic terminology for better results
Content Guidelines

All generated content is subject to safety filters and content policies.